PANArt was some time ago awarded U.S. Patent and European Patent covering methods of manufacturing metal sound instruments. If other manufacturers want to use this procedure, they can acquire a license. In this context, PANArt is offering a free sample material analysis.

About the rights and the philosophy of PANArt

This article is intended to contribute to a better understanding of PANArt's position and to clear up misunderstandings.

Time has come to present a short track – To inform that PANArt is under legal attack – We've decided to fight peacefully back – To open a debate, to get feedback – Sharing with the whole world some ideas – Some knowledge and some fears.

In our new section Instruments we provide an overview of the various Pang instruments currently built by PANArt. In this context we also present you with our newest instrument, the Hang® Gede.

For many years now Michael Paschko from Dortmund has been documenting and commenting on the work of PANArt Hang Manufacturing Ltd. His website www.hangblog.org has become an essential source of information on our activities – not to be missed! The site has just been relaunched with up-to-date content and a new layout.

In 1976 the steelpan arrived in Bern. In 2016 PANArt introduced the Hang Bal. From the “round the neck” steelband via the Hang to the “round the shoulder” Hang Bal Spiel.

With footage and photos from PANArt's archive, Basil Rohner's video gives us an overview of 40 years of work on the ring of steel.

First experiences with the Hang® Bal in a larger group of players confirmed our expectations towards our new sound sculpture. For whom is the Hang® Bal suitable?

The Trinidadian people gave a gift to the world: the sweet sound of steel. Each individual has to find out what is meant by this gift. You have to live it, to eat it, do digest it. In 1994 the steel orchestra Original Bernese Oil Company organized the first international Panyard in Europe. It was an insight into the nature of this gift from Trinidad, into the nature of human beings. This is a glimpse of the closing party. Enjoy!

The art of the metal sound sculptor resides above all in his ability to construct his sound sculpture as an intercommunicating system of energy stores. The complexity of these instruments also has consequences for their players.